Why Research?
'Modern medical advances have helped millions of people live longer, healthier lives. We owe these improvements to decades of investment in medical research'. - Ike Skelton
In general, clinical studies are designed to add to medical knowledge related to the treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of diseases or conditions. Some common reasons for conducting clinical studies include:
For more information visit clinicaltrials.gov
'Modern medical advances have helped millions of people live longer, healthier lives. We owe these improvements to decades of investment in medical research'. - Ike Skelton
In general, clinical studies are designed to add to medical knowledge related to the treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of diseases or conditions. Some common reasons for conducting clinical studies include:
- Evaluating one or more interventions (for example, drugs, medical devices, approaches to surgery or radiation therapy) for treating a disease, syndrome, or condition
- Finding ways to prevent the initial development or recurrence of a disease or condition. These can include medicines, vaccines, or lifestyle changes, among other approaches.
- Evaluating one or more interventions aimed at identifying or diagnosing a particular disease or condition
- Examining methods for identifying a condition or the risk factors for that condition
- Exploring and measuring ways to improve the comfort and quality of life through supportive care for people with a chronic illness
- What is a clinical trial?
- What is a protocol?
- What is "Expanded Access"?
- How do I find information on Expanded Access Studiesin ClinicalTrials.gov?
- What are clinical trial phases?
- What protections are there for participating in a clinical trial?
- What is informed consent?
- Who can participate in a clinical trial?
- Who sponsors clinical trials and where do they take place?
- What are the benefits and risks of participating in a clinical trial?
- Can I leave a clinical trial after it has begun?
For more information visit clinicaltrials.gov
